The Role of Social Workers in Immigrant and Refugee Welfare

Rine, Christine M.

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“…We suggest that there is potential to include native Norwegians in the integration of immigrants, which could stimulate integration for immigrants as well as securing knowledge and familiarity, widening the concept of integration. Integration of immigrants is an important topic for social work practice (Bø 2014;Boccagni 2015;Rine 2018;Valtonen 2001Valtonen , 2015Viola et al 2018). Social works professional commitment to social change suggest that social work should pilot and govern such initiatives, fusing governmental and private engagement to improve immigrants' integration in Norway.…”

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“…Integration and support for refugees and asylum seekers are established and growing fields in social work (Bø 2014;Boccagni 2015;Rine 2018;Valtonen 2001Valtonen , 2015Viola et al 2018). Social workers on the frontlines of the welfare state are essential in implementing integration strategies and policies in practice (Terum et al 2012;Rine 2018). Shifting policies, managerialism and marketization affect professional approaches and objectives (Weinberg and Banks 2019).…”

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Immigrants’ Experiences on Integration While Attempting to Access the Labour Market: Implications for Social Work Practice

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(1) Background: The challenge of immigrants and their integration into adopted countries is a key topic for the global field of social work. However, there is a paucity of research on immigrants’ lived experiences in gaining access to the labour market. Thus, this study examines how immigrants in Norway experience integration while in the process of gaining access to the labour market. The prevalent notion of integration achieved through gainful employment narrows the concept of integration and disguises the underlying marginalization and inequalities that are derived from majority- minority dividing lines. (2) Methods: Data were collected via nine qualitative semi-structured interviews with ten immigrants (one interview was with a couple) living in Norway. Data was analysed by using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. (3) Results: The results showed that the participants experienced social exclusion but accepted this as an inevitable part of being an immigrant. The participants regarded the learning of Norwegian language as the key aspect to understanding social customs and forming informal relationships with native Norwegians and important for achieving integration. Freedom and equality were also regarded as issues of great importance. (4) Conclusions: The results provide the field of social work with important insights towards informing social work practices and challenging current paradigms.

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Immigrants’ Experiences on Integration While Attempting to Access the Labour Market: Implications for Social Work Practice

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“…Refugees have a range of needs upon resettlement and are often reliant on service agencies to fill those needs. Social workers can assist refugee and immigrant families in variety of ways: by connecting them to concrete services; by providing counseling; and by referring them to specific evidence-based interventions to address specific problems challenges and reduce detrimental outcomes (Rine, 2018). For children exposed to adversity, interventions targeting positive parenting practices can limit the negative impacts of that adversity and prevent future exposure (Gee, 2016; Weine et al, 2004).…”

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Findings from a Structured Adaptation Process for the SafeCare Parenting Program to Address Family Needs in a Diverse Refugee Community

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Perry

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Social workers can promote resiliency among refugee families by referring them to evidence-based programs to reduce the stressors of resettlement. The purpose of this study was to complete a structured adaptation process with the SafeCare® program for implementation in a refugee resettlement community. Participants included 21 members of an adaptation team made up of administrators, supervisors, and family service providers from three community agencies and community health workers. Quantitative findings suggested that content, process, and literacy-related adaptations were necessary to ensure cultural relevance of program materials. Qualitative feedback suggested the adaptation approach was a meaningful process that engaged community members and resulted in an acceptable and feasible curriculum for delivery in the refugee resettlement community, which will be further tested in a forthcoming implementation trial. The multi-pronged, community-engaged approach to SafeCare adaptation is presented as a potential framework for other programs that could benefit refugee children and their families.

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A Rights-Based Framework in Global Social Work Education and International Development Work: Insights from a Global Independent Study in Tunisia

Benson

Siciliano

2021

J. Hum. Rights Soc. Work

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The Role of Social Workers in Immigrant and Refugee Welfare

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Immigrants’ Experiences on Integration While Attempting to Access the Labour Market: Implications for Social Work Practice

Immigrants’ Experiences on Integration While Attempting to Access the Labour Market: Implications for Social Work Practice

Findings from a Structured Adaptation Process for the SafeCare Parenting Program to Address Family Needs in a Diverse Refugee Community

A Rights-Based Framework in Global Social Work Education and International Development Work: Insights from a Global Independent Study in Tunisia

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